Editorial | Tourists Flock Kashmir Valley 

Pakistan-sponsored turmoil for three decades hit the tourism industry very hard in Kashmir valley . Even during the peak season hotels in Kashmir used to have zero occupancies . Tourists visiting Kashmir in the winter season used to be a rare feat.

Post 370 kashmir saw a new hope of development and things changed very fast . In Kashmir valley, as 2023 started a large number of tourists arrived to celebrate the new year. Tourists from places like Delhi, Mumbai, Gujarat and other places of the country and also foreigners reached the famous tourist destinations, Gulmarg and Pahalgam and are thrilled to visit Kashmir.

Winter tourism festivals are on peak in jammu and Kashmir and Govt is doing every bit to initiate such carnivals in both summer and winter. Kashmir saw a huge rush of record tourists in 2022 . The omen lies on common Kashmiris to give peace chance. Kashmiris have always played a vital role in maintaining peace in the region . However due to pak sponsored terrorism, this place lagged behind in development . Now as things are changing every sector is on a good side and kashmir is growing with progress and development.